A flavorful and healthy Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon recipe featuring fresh herbs and citrus for a delicious, tender grilled fish perfect for a quick dinner.
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Ingredients
Salmon and Marinade
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Marinate the Salmon: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour the marinade over the salmon fillets and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavor.
Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and perfect grill marks.
Grill the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and place each fillet skin-side down on the hot grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Serve: Transfer the grilled salmon to plates, garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges, and serve with your favorite side such as asparagus or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the salmon for the full 30 minutes but no longer than 1 hour to prevent the lemon juice from cooking the fish.
Use a grill basket if you’re worried about the fish sticking to the grill grates.
Pat the salmon dry before grilling to achieve a nice crust.
Leftover grilled salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and enjoyed cold or reheated gently.
Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried herbs; reduce quantity to 1 teaspoon each.
